NEW WORLD – CABERNET
ATLAS PEAK NAPA “MOUNTAINBLEND”’04…..………………….69.99
ALTAMURA NAPA’04 – “A rich, fleshy-driven style, with ripe, vivid black cherry and blackberry fruit that’s well-defined, well-structured and nicely proportioned, ending with fine-grained tannins and juicy acidity.”……………………….….119.99
ALTAMURA NAPA’05 – “A ripe, juicy mix of black cherry, wild berry, plum and currant, this firms up midpalate and holds its focus, revealing greater depth and complexity and ending with a nice tight, tannic backbone.”..……………….129.99
ARNS VINEYARDS NAPA “ESTATE GROWN”’03–CELLAR AGED SELECTION.105.69
ARROWOOD SONOMA “UNFILTERED”’04 – “Tightly wound and firmly tannic, with a rich, concentrated core of herb, currant, sage and cedary oak.”………….….44.99
ARROWOOD SONOMA “UNFILTERED”’05 – “A beautiful Cabernet, made in elegantly approachable way. Dry and smooth, it shows complex flavors of blackberries, currants and dried herbs, wrapped into rich, dusty tannins.”…..………………….44.99
B.R.COHN SONOMA “OLIVE HILL ESTATE”’97 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “Medium-bodied, with spicy plum, cherry, olive and cranberry flavors that are appealing and well-balanced if coming up shy on extra dimensions.”……..299.99
BACIO DIVINO NAPA’98 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “A touch earthy, with a complex core of ripe plum and cherry-laced flavors. This blend of Cabernet, Sangiovese and Petite Sirah fills in the flavor gaps nicely.”………..112.49
CADE NAPA “CUVEE”’06 – “Rich, vibrant, even powerful grapey currant, blackberry and wild berry fruit is intense, full-bodied, concentrated and a bit rustic in its measure of tannins. Ends with chewy fruit and hints of mint and herb.”…..…….129.99
CAYMUS NAPA “SPECIAL SELECTION”’07 – “Ripe and fleshy, with rich plum, wild berry, spice and savory herb notes that are complex, full-bodied and expansive on the palate, ending with firm tannins and a dash of espresso.”………………….149.99
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE COLUMBIA VALLEY “CANOE RIDGE ESTATE”’06 – “Sturdy, ripe and generous, with a surprisingly soft edge to the explosive black cherry, currant, black olive and smoke flavors, lingering effortlessly on the big, round finish.” .59.99
CLARK CLAUDON VINEYARDS NAPA’04 – “Rich and intense…with dried currant, herb, sage and dusty berry flavors that take on a pencil lead and graphite edge. ……115.99
DANIEL GEHRS PASO ROBLES’05………………….54.99
DOMINUS NAPA’06 – “Superb…the 2006 Dominus is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. Its dark plum/purple color is accompanied by aromas and flavors of truffles, forest floor, black cherries, black currants, and Asian spices. One of the finest wines of the vintage, it is complete, full-bodied, and seamlessly built with beautiful ripe tannins, low acidity, and a luscious, layered mouthfeel. The aromatics are even more evolved and complex than the 2005′s. The 2006 should drink well for 20-25 years.”…..…….199.99
DUSSEK FAMILY CELLARS WASHINGTON “RED MOUNTAIN”’01 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION……79.49
GEYSER PEAK ALEXANDER “WALKING TREE”’05 – “Youthful tannins and ageability characterize this Cab, which contains a splash of Syrah. Like its predecessors, it’s very dry, with herb-infused cherry and currant flavors, and new oak plays only a supporting role. It’s really an elegant wine and a great value at this price.”………………….……….49.99
GROTH NAPA “RESERVE”’06 – “Pure, rich and focused, full-bodied and concentrated, showing firm black cherry and blackberry fruit, with black olive, sage, dusty earth and mineral hints. Gains depth and complexity, with a long, persistent finish.”……….199.99
HEWITT NAPA RUTHERFORD’05 – “Intense and concentrated, big and expressive, with layers of ripe currant, plum, sage, pencil lead and black cherry, all flowing rather seamlessly. Tightly focused, this is rich without being heavy, ending with a long, persistent finish.”…….119.99
HEWITT NAPA RUTHERFORD’06 – “Intense and full-blown, rich and concentrated, with a rustic, earthy edge to the dried currant, sage and underbrush notes. The depth and dimension of the flavors are cloaked in chewy tannins, requiring time to unfold.”…………….105.99
HOLLYWOOD & VINE “2480” NAPA’04 – “A big, bold, rich and expressive style that packs in lots of flavor, yet manages to be elegant and stylish without being heavy. Deep, perfumed currant, floral, spice and berry flavors coat the palate, ending with ripe, integrated tannins.”..129.99
JACOB’S CREEK COONAWARA “HUGO HERITAGE”’04 – “Lithe, polished and appealing for its juicy blackberry and currant flavors, poised against cedary, leafy overtones as the finish lingers, smooth through the end.”……………….69.99
JOSEPH FAMILY NAPA’05………………………….75.99
KENDALL JACKSON ALEXANDER “HAWKEYE MOUNTAIN”’05……………….95.99
KENWOOD SONOMA“ARTIST SERIES”’99 1.5L – CELLAR AGED SELECTION “Potent cedar, tobacco, herb and fresh flavors along with its firm structure give this wine a Bordeaux-like personality, with currant, herb, leather and olive flavors that are rich and concentrated, but in need of short-term cellaring.”……..149.99
KENWOOD SONOMA“ARTIST SERIES”’01 1.5L – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “A rich concentrated wine with aromas of diced cherries, black currants and figs followed by aromatic notes of spices and French oak. It exhibits excellent structure that is characterized by its full-bodied mouth feel, smooth tannins and lingering finish. This Artist Series release is very drinkable now, but should continue to improve with further bottle age.”……….149.99
KORTA LONTUE VALLEY CHILE “BARREL SELECTION”’07……..…….39.99
LEEUWIN MARGARET RIVER “ART SERIES”’03 – “Elegant, lithe, deftly balanced and distinctive for its open-textured display of raspberry, pomegranate, cedar and subtle spices, lingering on the refined finish against well-modulated tannins.”…..79.99
LEVENDI ESTATES SYMPHONIA NAPA’04 – “Cedar, plum, berry and dried currant flavors join herbal, oaky notes in this firm, compact red. Intense and a bit earthy.”…….73.99
LOUIS MARTINI NAPA “RESERVE”’05 – “Modest, with pleaseing dried currant, cedary oak, herb, sage and hints of black cherry. Ripe and balanced, ending with a clean aftertaste.”…….45.99
LOUIS MARTINI SONOMA’07 – “Ripe and supple, offering plum and black cherry fruit that’s elegant and polished, complex and easy-drinking.”…………….35.99
MEYER VINEYARD NAPA’05 – “Smooth, rich and creamy at the start, with spicy blackberry, black cherry and wild berry fruit that’s well-centered, picking up subtle hints of anise and mocha. Teases you on the finish with a burst of fruit.”…………….89.99
MIRRABOOKA SOUTH EASTERN AUSTRALIA’06…………………..…….31.99
ORIN SWIFT NAPA “MERCURY HEAD”’07….………………….159.99
PARADIGM ESTATE NAPA “OAKVILLE”’05……………..…….105.99
PEIRANO ESTATE NAPA “HERITAGE COLLECTION”’07……………..…….33.99
PINE RIDGE NAPA “RUTHERFORD”’05 – “Serves up a tasty mix of juicy black cherry and wild berry, shaded by light toasty, cedary oak. Ends with elegant, ripe, fine-grained tannins.” 89.99
PROVENANCE NAPA RUTHERFORD’05 – “Starts out ripe and herbal, with hints of spice, sage and dried currant, turning supple and polished. Ends with a long, persistent finish and a touch of stemminess.”……..59.99
RELATIVITY VINEYARDS LAKE COUNTY “COLLISION POINT”’07…………33.99
RELATIVITY VINEYARDS NAPA “PRITCHARD HILL”’07……………………79.99
ROBERT YOUNG ALEXANDER ESTATE WINERY “SCION”’04 – “Juicy, ripe and supple, with polished currant, blackberry, a hint of lead pencil and spicy, cedary oak that fans out nicely, ending with gentle tannins and excellent length”…………………89.99
RUTHERFORD GROVE NAPA “PESTONI FAMILY”’04…………………89.99
RUTHERFORD GROVE “HOWELL MOUNTAIN”’05 – “Taut, with dusty berry, cedar, herb and dried currant that turns to sage and leather, which gives this a rustic mouthfeel and ends with chewy, gritty tannins. Decant for now.”………..99.99
SHAFER NAPA – STAGS LEAP DISTRICT “HILLSIDE SELECT’05 – “Thick and racy, with zesty wild berry, blackberry and boysenberry fruit that’s ripe and well-structured, with firm tannins and a long, intense aftertaste that keeps the emphasis on the fruit.”………….319.99
ST. CLEMNT NAPA “OROPPAS”’05 – “Rich and creamy up front, with lively currant, vanilla-scented oak, herb and blackberry notes that firm up nicely on the finish, giving it backbone and traction.”…………..95.99
STERLING NAPA “RESERVE”’97 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – 3 LITER BOTTLE – “Turns elegant and even delicate on the finish, where the tannins are dry and firm.”……….259.99
TEXTBOOK NAPA “FIN DE JOURNEE”’07…………………….49.99
TURNBULL NAPA’03……………………………101.99
WAKEFIELD CLARE VALLEY’05……………………………45.99
WHITE ROCK VINEYARDS NAPA “LAUREATE”’04 – “Very ripe and racy, with zesty wild berry, dried currant and black cherry fruit that’s also quite firm and tannic, providing good structure and focus as well as enough intensity to cellar short-term.”………….… 89.11
WOODWARD CANYON COLUMBIA VALLEY “ARTIST SERIES”’05 – “Earth and tobacco flavors weave through the chunky cherry and black tea character, making this more savory than most. Yet has the structure to age.”…………………62.99
X WINERY NAPA’06………………………………44.99
YARRA RIDGE YARRA VALLEY “RESERVE”’97 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION. 65.69
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